Matt Fitzpatrick has positioned himself atop the leaderboard heading into the final round of the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club's Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.
The Englishman holds a one-shot advantage at 11-under-par after posting a third-round 68 on Saturday. Fitzpatrick enters Sunday seeking his second PGA Tour victory, with the championship offering a $9.1 million purse across the challenging 7,352-yard, par-71 layout.
David Lipsky sits in second place at 10-under-par following his third-round 70, positioning himself as the primary challenger to Fitzpatrick's lead. The 35-year-old American will look to capitalize on his strong position in the final pairing.
J. Smith has surged into contention with an impressive third-round 66, vaulting into solo third at 9-under-par. His five-under effort on Saturday represents the day's best score among the leaders.
Im, who held the 54-hole lead in recent tournament coverage, struggled on Saturday with a 74 that dropped him from the top of the leaderboard. The South Korean will need a strong final round to regain his earlier momentum.
Emiliano Grillo and Stephan Jaeger round out the top contenders at 7-under-par, both within four shots of the lead heading into Sunday's finale.
Sunday's television coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET on Golf Channel and NBC Sports App, transitioning to NBC and Peacock from 3-6 p.m. ET. PGA Tour Live coverage on ESPN+ runs from 7:45 a.m. through 6 p.m. ET, featuring four dedicated streams throughout the day.
Featured group coverage will highlight key pairings, including Xander Schauffele and Patrick Fishburn teeing off at 10:50 a.m. ET. The broadcast will also showcase the challenging par-3 holes at Copperhead Course, including the 4th, 8th, 15th, and 17th holes.
With multiple players within striking distance of the lead, Sunday's final round promises compelling drama as competitors navigate one of the tour's more demanding tracks. The Copperhead Course has historically produced exciting finishes, and this year's championship appears poised to continue that tradition.